Maritime QuestionsSrc Vhf

List the primary international distress frequencies across different radio systems

A. Only Ch 16 is an international distress frequency — all others are secondary
B. All VHF channels below Ch 16 are designated as distress frequencies
C. VHF: Ch 16 (156.800 MHz) voice + Ch 70 (156.525 MHz) DSC | MF: 2182 kHz voice + 2187.5 kHz DSC | HF: 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, 16420 kHz | 406 MHz: EPIRB/PLB satellite | 9 GHz: SART radar
D. VHF Ch 16 and 406 MHz EPIRB are the only internationally recognised distress means
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What is the primary purpose of DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on a VHF radio?
A. To send a digitally coded distress alert containing the vessel's MMSI and position automatically to all DSC-equipped stations and the Coastguard
B. To broadcast weather forecasts to other vessels
C. To make telephone calls from the vessel to shore
D. To operate the radar system remotely
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What is an MMSI number and why must it be programmed into a DSC radio before it is used?
A. A GPS waypoint identifier used in coastal navigation
B. Maritime Mobile Service Identity — a unique 9-digit number identifying the vessel; without it a DSC distress alert cannot identify the vessel to rescuers
C. A VHF channel number allocated by Ofcom for distress use only
D. A vessel survey certificate number required by the MCA
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